Description: Big industrial plants in provinces covered by the national carbon pricing system paid more than $161 million for their greenhouse gas emissions in 2019, but some critics say the system is designed to ensure the biggest emitters pay the smallest price on pollution.

Source: BNNBloomberg.com – video report

Date: Apr 13, 2022

Link: http://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/biggest-emitters-paying-smallest-price-on-pollution-critics-say-1.1752319

Questions for discussion:

• What does the report say about the industry effort to reduce emissions?
• How do you think this will affect attitudes towards use of fossil fuels and investment in the development of resources?